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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,204.79 and 480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,204.79 and 480.07 is: 662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,204.79 = 480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,204.79 = 480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,204.79 × 480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 578,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,383.54/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.50

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